Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypus
ID:
30075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 278 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029404



Common Names

  • Senecio Platypus
  • Platypus Groundsel
  • Platypus Senecio


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Description

Senecio platypus (also called woolly-leaved ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and leaves that are covered in a white, woolly hair. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio platypus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute and the plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio platypus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio platypus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Senecio platypus

Senecio platypus can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Senecio platypus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio platypus?

Senecio platypus

What is the common name of Senecio platypus?

Platypus Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio platypus?

Senecio platypus is found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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